1st Edition
The Spirituality of Community Life When We Come 'Round Right
By Ron McDonald
Copyright 2006
146 Pages
by
Routledge
144 Pages
by
Routledge
146 Pages
by
Routledge
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Find out how communities can help people transcend their individual needs to live richer, fuller lives The Spirituality of Community Life is a deeply personal analysis of community life and its importance in helping people develop to their full potential. Dr. Ron McDonald, a pastoral counselor, examines the dynamics of community life from the perspective of the participant in a variety of... Read more
- Preface
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. What We’re Up Against: Competition Against, Insecurity, and Growth
- Competition Against or Competition With
- The Creation of Insecurity
- Growth for Growth’s Sake
- Chapter 2. The Hope for America is on the Appalachian Trail: Pilgrimage and Community
- Chapter 3. Athletic Community: Hendrix Cross Country and Track, 1971-1972
- The Weather Is Just Right
- Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
- Don’t Stop Running Now—You’re Just Entering Your Prime
- Community Mentors
- Chapter 4. Mark Class
- Chapter 5. In His Steps
- Chapter 6. Community and the Church Health Center
- Chapter 7. Memphis Friends Meeting
- Chapter 8. The Revolving Nature of Communities
- Judaism at the Time of Christ
- Inclusive versus Exclusive Communities
- The Ethical Mysticism of Jesus
- Mystical Union and Paul
- Orthodoxy: Institutional Christianity
- What Difference Does This Make?
- Chapter 9. Challenging the Powers: A Revolutionary Pseudocommunity
- Chapter 10. A Championship Basketball Team
- Chapter 11. Professional Community
- Hospitality
- Discernment of Gifts
- Opportunities for Shared Work
- Learning to Think Differently and Be Different
- The Call to Leadership
- Chapter 12. Dancing to Community
- Conclusion
- References
- Index
Biography
Ron McDonald
